Baekje Cultural Festival

The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival in 2026 will be held for nine days from October 3 to 11 at Jeongnimsa Temple Site, 83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and throughout the Buyeo urban area. Admission is free. As of August 18, 2026, it has not been announced whether advance reservations or ticketing will be required. While the 71st festival in 2025 used Baekje Cultural Land as its main venue and also extended to Gudeurae and the Buyeo urban area, this year’s festival differs in that the Buyeo urban area will serve as the central stage.

How the 72nd Festival, “Beautiful Baekje, Shining Sabi,” Has Changed the Venues

The event originated with the first Baekje Grand Festival held in Buyeo-gun in 1955 and will continue in 2026 as its 72nd edition. This year’s theme is “Beautiful Baekje, Shining Sabi,” and the festival is jointly hosted by Buyeo-gun and the Baekje Cultural Foundation.

The 71st festival in 2025 was held for 10 days from October 3 to 12, using Baekje Cultural Land as its main venue and extending to Gudeurae and the Buyeo urban area. In 2026, it will be held for nine days from October 3 to 11, centered on Jeongnimsa Temple Site, Seoktap-ro, and the Gwanbuk-ri Archaeological Site in the Buyeo urban area, shifting the focus of the venues.

This year’s program consists of about 40 programs in seven categories, including rituals and Buddhist ceremonies, historical and cultural parades, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and nighttime scenery. Compared with the 10-day period in 2025, the festival is one day shorter, but the 2026 official introduction presents both the number of categories and the number of programs, so when choosing travel dates, visitors should first consider an itinerary centered on the urban area rather than the dispersion of venues.

Transportation Information to Await for the 72nd Festival at 83 Jeongnim-ro

The event address is 83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and the festival extends throughout Buyeo-gun and the Buyeo urban area. As of August 18, 2026, the official directions page was still preparing detailed transportation information, so nearby stations and terminals, walking distances, bus routes, and travel times cannot yet be incorporated into travel plans.

The official schedule page has separate menus for shuttle routes and parking information, but the 2026 shuttle routes and operating hours, as well as parking locations and fees, have not yet been confirmed. Since no information has been released to calculate the event’s closing time or the last bus or train, the current conclusion should not be fixed as either “possible as a day trip” or “not possible as a day trip”; decide whether to stay overnight after the schedule is announced.

For transportation inquiries, call 041-837-2517, listed in the 2026 information. Since shuttle and parking menus are available, it is safest to check the same official page before departure to see whether the routes and parking conditions have been updated.

“Baekje Night, Crafted with Light” at Jeongnimsa Temple Site and About 40 Choices

“Baekje Night, Crafted with Light,” set against Jeongnimsa Temple Site, is a media-art presentation, while “Night of Sabi” and “The King’s Patronage” are also included in this year’s scenic-lighting category. The Baekje Cultural Night Parade, a nighttime downtown parade performance, and the Baekje Historical and Cultural Parade are presented as main programs, allowing visitors to plan the nighttime scenery and parades together.

Those who want to follow the historical flow can see a program in which the Sabi Capital Relocation Proclamation Ceremony, proclaiming the justification for moving the capital to Sabi, is followed by a large-scale capital-relocation parade, the Jeongdo Goyu Ritual, and a celebratory performance. The title of the thematic performance is “Beautiful Baekje, Shining Sabi,” while the thematic exhibition hall, “The Promise of the Baekje People,” presents a journey to Baekje through a door in time.

For children, the Sabi Children’s Kingdom will include a children’s playground and Baekje history-themed activities. The hands-on category includes nine programs, such as Welcome to Baekje, Sabi Roblox, and One Lap Around Sabi. The performance category consists of eight programs, including cultural and artistic performances and the Sabi Baekje Talk Concert.

The Gocheonje Ritual and 11 types of ritual and Buddhist ceremonies are also included in this year’s ritual category. Admission is free, but information currently available does not indicate individual activity fees, payment methods at each booth, or the locations of information booths and restrooms. There is also not yet enough information to assess the availability of English guidance or interpretation, or the extent to which each program depends on Korean.

Limitations to Calculate in Advance for the 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival

As of August 18, 2026, the official event schedule page states that detailed schedules are still being prepared, so performance and parade times cannot yet be determined by date. Policies for operation, cancellation, and refunds in case of rain have also not been confirmed in the published materials, making it difficult to finalize plans for days with rain in the forecast.

Because information about English guidance or interpretation and wheelchair and stroller accessibility has not been published, travelers who require English assistance and those traveling with mobility aids may find it difficult to choose dates while assuming on-site support. The festival’s central lineup may also not suit travelers who want to avoid time- and location-dependent items such as parades, performances, and nighttime scenery and prefer only quiet visits to historical sites.

If you decide to visit in 2026, confirm the times for each date on the official schedule page before departure, check shuttle and parking information on the directions page, and verify reservations and rainy-weather operations by calling the official inquiry number, 041-837-2517, before finalizing your accommodation and return transportation.

• What is the biggest difference between the 71st festival in 2025 and the 72nd festival in 2026? — In 2025, Baekje Cultural Land was the main venue, with Gudeurae and the Buyeo urban area also used, while in 2026 the festival will be held mainly throughout the Buyeo urban area.
• What can visitors see at “Baekje Night, Crafted with Light”? — It is a media-art presentation set against Jeongnimsa Temple Site.
• What is the sequence of events at the Sabi Capital Relocation Proclamation Ceremony? — It consists of a proclamation of the justification for moving the capital to Sabi, a large-scale capital-relocation parade, the Jeongdo Goyu Ritual, and a celebratory performance.
• Where can visitors find the performance times by date for the 2026 Baekje Cultural Festival? — As of August 18, the official event schedule page was preparing to release detailed schedules, so visitors must check the date-specific times after the schedule is updated.